Transition for Professional Women

For many Professional Women the obvious transitions we experience are our within our career, our workplace and the part we play in them. Within the work environment the transitions of Profession Women include that of re-entering the work force, perhaps after having raised a family and taking some time away from paid work, changing career paths, promotions, further study, surviving in a male dominated working environment and finally retirement.

These transitions alone can cause much overwhelm and exhaustion which can lead to poor health, stress and low energy levels.Women in the working environment need to juggle many hats to stay on top of life. They can find themselves being pulled in many directions by children, partners, work colleagues, parents, siblings and even committees and other interests they may have.

So many transitions both inside and outside the work environment can greatly impact on our health, our confidence and our time in a negative way if allowed to go unchecked. Dealing with changing relationships, needing to relocate, maintaining our financial affairs, coping with body issues, coping with growing children and aging parents all leaves very little time to deal with your self! Change is not something that happens now and again, it is a way of life. Just as we think things are getting back to normal, we come face to face with the next change; stability seems to be a thing of the past.

As individual and unique as each of my clients are, many women who come to me for coaching have similar concerns and goals. A great tool for overworked professional women is the ability to use and maintain a diary and to-do list - do it daily and do it well. Understanding the importance of scheduling in me-time and being able to set and stick to time limits both in and outside working hours can greatly lessen stress levels.

You cannot be everything to everyone if you are running on empty so be aware of maintaining good eating and exercise habits as well as scheduling in time for fun, pampering, creativity and play each week.

Coaching Questions;

How does your work contribute to your life goals?

Are you in a career that you always dreamed of?

What would you like more time to do?

Quote:

Yes, there are many things that need to get done, but in this moment I have to do nothing.

—Oprah Winfrey